What is Bolton Ironman?

Dubbed one of the UK’s friendliest towns, Bolton is the home of England’s only full-distance IRONMAN. This race is known for its iconic spectator support, incredible North West English bike course scenery, and impressive finish line in the heart of the town centre. Travel to Bolton. Join Us.

Is Ironman Bolton 2021 Cancelled?

Bolton’s famous IRONMAN UK event returns for two days of sporting spectacle on Friday 2 July and Sunday 4 July. And with Bolton’s IRONMAN being one of the toughest of the year, the athletes need all the support that the town’s spectators are famous for.

What is wetsuit legal for Ironman?

For a wetsuit to be legal to be worn in an Ironman event the following rules must be followed: Your wetsuit cannot cover your face, hands, or feet. The thickness of any portion of the wetsuit cannot exceed 5mm. Neoprene or any other booties are prohibited unless the water temperature is 18.3°C/65.0°F, or colder.

Do you have to wear a wetsuit for Ironman?

Ironman triathlon races have a minimum water temperature that athletes will be allowed to wear a wetsuit. The swim portion becomes “Wetsuit Optional” when water temperatures are between 76.2F/24.55C and 83.8F/28.8C. And, the swim portion becomes “Wetsuits Prohibited” when water temperatures are above 84F/28.8C.

How much money do Ironman winners get?

Prize Money The highest winning are typically seen at elite qualifying races. First place, for example, receives an average of $20,000 for the race, and the earnings go down from there to 20th place. A second-place finish can bring $14,000, while third place can bring close to $10,000.

How much does it cost to enter Bolton Ironman?

ENTRY INFORMATION Entries are closed for 2021. Entry cost for 2022 is £4 for all children participating in the event (+9% Processing Fee – Active Fee). Entry is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Will Ironman Mont Tremblant happen in 2021?

Based on the latest conversations between the producer, the health authorities and local officials in the Province of Quebec in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic and the current restrictions related to large events, the IRONMAN 5i50, Sprint and 70.3 Mont-Tremblant triathlons cannot take place in 2021.

How long should you train for an Ironman?

To do an Ironman safely, your body needs three years plus of endurance training, which may include marathons, long-distance cycle sportives and triathlons. This will also see you train through two winters.

How much does it cost to enter the Ironman UK?

How much does an Ironman cost to enter? Entry fees for UK-based iron-distance races can range from £199 to over double that for the official Ironman experience.

Can you sink in a wetsuit?

Yes. Surfers, scuba divers, kayakers, etc. have all drowned while wearing wetsuits. It’d be very difficult to sink while wearing a wetsuit, so the potential to drown is much lower. Just beware that the wetsuit may make you feel constricted which can lead to panic.

Do you wear shorts under a wetsuit?

It’s easy to put a wetsuit over your neoprene pants. Additional heat protection is one of the benefits of Neoprene shorts. So you can wear them before you immerse them in cold water to feel warm. But note that neoprene shorts are more buoyant.

Can you wear a shorty wetsuit for a triathlon?

So, in the UK the vast majority of open water swims and triathlon events will allow wetsuit use. You may wear a wetsuit if the temperature is 79 (26°C) degrees to 84 (28.9°C) degrees but you won’t be eligible for awards. Anything 85 (29.5°C) degrees or over, no wetsuits are allowed.

Are Swimskins worth it?

While a wetsuit is still the best in terms of offering buoyancy, warmth and speed, the swimskin is a great alternative when racing in non-wetsuit legal races to provide an advantage over traditional triathlon racing suits. You will want to consider buying a swimskin if you are racing in areas with mild temperatures.

Can you listen to music in Ironman?

Rule 1: Unplug your iPod. For safety’s sake, you can’t blast “Born to Run”, or any music, during the race.